Houston Astros advance to World Series after defeating Yankees 4-0 in ALCS Game 7

The Astros defeated the New York Yankees 4-0 in Houston in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, securing their spot opposite the Los Angeles Dodgers in this year's Fall Classic.

Heading into Game 7, the Yankees had yet to lose an elimination game and the Astros were undefeated at home this postseason. Eventually, something had to give.

The game remained scoreless until Houston's Evan Gattis hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth off of Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia -- and the Astros never looked back.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: The New York Yankees play against the Houston Astros in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: A detail shot of Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros' batting helmet and gloves in the dugout during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: The New York Yankees stand for the national anthem before Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: A fan holds up a sighn during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Jose Altuve #27, Carlos Correa #1 and Marwin Gonzalez #9 after hitting a solo home run against CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Model Kate Upton (C) reacts after a strike out by the New York Yankees as the play against the Houston Astros in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros slides safe at home plate against Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees off of a double hit by Brian McCann #16 against Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 and Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros celebrate after the final out of Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-0. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 and Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros celebrate after the final out of Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-0. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Alex Bregman #2, Marwin Gonzalez #9 and Carlos Correa #1 after defeating the New York Yankees by a score of 4-0 to win Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates in the locker room after defeating the New York Yankees by a score of 4-0 to win Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: The Houston Astros celebrate with the The William Harridge Trophy after defeating the New York Yankees by a score of 4-0 to win Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Carlos Correa #1 after defeating the New York Yankees by a score of 4-0 to win Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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The Astros padded their lead with another solo shot by American League MVP favorite Jose Altuve in the bottom of the fifth. It was his fifth home run of the postseason and his second home run in his last three at bats.

Houston's lead grew to 4-0 later in the inning on a two-run double by former Yankees catcher Brian McCann. That was where the scoring would stop, but it was more than enough to remain undefeated at home and send the Yankees packing.

The Astros will now head to Los Angeles to face off against the National League champion Dodgers in the World Series, which begins on Tuesday, October 24. It will be Houston's second-ever appearance in the Series.